Off season ramblings from the ranch
By Steph This past week has been one of comings and goings. The numbers at the ranch keep dwindling, as we get closer to Thanksgiving. Alaya and Cholly have headed East to visit family, Reid…
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There’s always something happening at Vista Verde Ranch. Foals are born, new recipes are created, or the wranglers are playing tricks on each other. Come here to read the latest news!
Ice Castles in Steamboat Springs
by Alaya Have you ever heard of “farming” ice? I hadn’t either until reading a recent article in the local paper but growing icicles is a part of the process that Brent Christiansen and his…
The Vista Verde Hunger Games
By Steph We all get pretty spoiled throughout the year, having a kitchen full of Chefs who prepare us hot meals several times a day. Yes, we do all work hard, but the perks are…
Planning for your Winter Vacation just got easier!
By Steph Vista Verde Ranch and Christy Sports are working together to make your winter vacation planning a bit easier. Christy Sports at Gondola Square has been selected for an exclusive partnership for our ranch…
First Snow: It’s a Winter Wonderland!
by Alaya The first real snow of the season is always exciting. Overnight, as if by magic, the world outside the window is radically transformed into a magical playground. No wonder winter has been deemed…
Chef’s Corner: Pumpkin Cheesecake [Recipe]
by Alaya There is just something about fall that says, “Bring on the pumpkins!” Muffins, pies, lattes… it’s seems everywhere you go, you find this autumnal squash. And I guess we’re no different here at VVR.…
Wow, you sure clean up nicely Sally
By Steph In a blog post a while back, I mentioned that one of our guests, Wendy, bought a horse from us several years ago. Sally, the horse, was a sharp looking dude ranch horse.…
Off-Season Hobbies
by Alaya It’s hard to believe that the 2012 summer season has come and gone. What a whirlwind! We officially closed up shop on Saturday, and won’t open our doors to guests again until December…
October at Vista Verde
So, the dude ranch season ended September 30, and many assume we all pack up and take off for the Bahamas, or something like that. Although the thought of that is kind of attractive with…
Elk at Vista Verde
by Alaya It’s amazing how quiet this ranch gets at the end of the season. Evenings around here are always tranquil, but without guests this place starts to feel like a ghost town. This has…
